Bloomberg Talks FCC Chair Brendan Carr Talks Electromagnetic Spectrum
May 6, 2025
Brendan Carr, the FCC chair, dives into the urgent need for more commercial electromagnetic spectrum for wireless companies, a plan from the Trump administration. He highlights the critical role of deregulation in improving U.S. telecom infrastructure and the economic benefits that arise from it. Carr also discusses the importance of satellite innovations and low-Earth orbit technology for boosting rural connectivity. With a nod to national security and the future of AI in telecommunications, Carr provides a forward-looking perspective on the industry's evolution.
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FCC Deregulation Drives Growth
- The FCC is undergoing its largest deregulation effort to unleash private sector growth in infrastructure.
- Spectrum availability is crucial to economic growth and consumer benefits by lowering prices and increasing competition.
Permitting Reform Advice
- Reform permitting rules to enable broadband providers to invest in new high-speed IP networks.
- Redirect capital from outdated copper line investments to modern infrastructure.
AI Drives Spectrum Demand
- AI's immense data demands will drive the need for expanded spectrum and investment in high-speed networks.
- The FCC's efforts on spectrum allocation directly impact national leadership in AI technology deployment.